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Spray-Bomb · 04-16-2007, 11:55 PM

I plan to run slam bags & was wondering if I should run an external bump stop, beings how they have an internal ?

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 12:12 AM

Also, should I run RE-7's all the way around or what ?

PBFAB.COM · 04-17-2007, 12:43 AM

The RE7s are a good choice. They do have an internal stop but it is always recommended to run an external bumpstop.

gringoloco · 04-17-2007, 12:44 AM

Yep. x2

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks Guys

Also, what kind of weight can a RE-7 handle (I plan to haul a trailer daily)

1lowdiesel · 04-17-2007, 11:48 AM

welp i've got re8's on my duramax and they handle it fine w/ my 20' trailer on the back.

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 12:06 PM

Hey diesel
Did you go behind your axle, in top, or on top of your spring ?
Are you notched ? (My dad and I are interested in bag'n his dually, but only if we can still haul heavy loads)

So do you think I should run RE-8's on the rear ?

This is all the info I have found that tells what weight slams can handle

RE-6 Replaces a firestone 255c or contitech 2500# bag. (Front)
RE-7 Replaces a firestone 224c or contitech 2600# bag. (Rear)
RE-8 Replaces a firestone 2800# bag. (Rear duallys)

leftcoast66 · 04-17-2007, 03:01 PM

Ya, over on dually scene their runnin RE 8's on the back w/ RE 7's up front of their dually's.

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 03:22 PM

But should I run 8's or 7's on my truck, I plan to tow my Ditch-Witch R-30 trencher nearly every day (It weighs about 4,400 lbs, plus a trailer)

leftcoast66 · 04-17-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

But should I run 8's or 7's on my truck, I plan to tow my Ditch-Witch R-30 trencher nearly every day (It weighs about 4,400 lbs, plus a trailer)

I'd run the 8s on the back and 7s up front personally. W/ the bags mounted over the axle.

Frizzle Fry · 04-17-2007, 04:31 PM

For a light duty driver you need LIGHTER bags in back then front.

leftcoast66 · 04-17-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

For a light duty driver you need LIGHTER bags in back then front.

But he said he wants to tow daily, so that's why I figured the RE8's in the back

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftcoast66

I'd run the 8s on the back and 7s up front personally. W/ the bags mounted over the axle.

Is there anything wrong with just swapping bags for my coils (my truck is a 67)

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

For a light duty driver you need LIGHTER bags in back then front.

I would rather go over kill than under kill
But if I can get by with no problems on 7's I'm cool with that

jlaird · 04-17-2007, 10:09 PM

I've got the 8's in back and 7's in front.

Spray-bomb, here is Slam's site. There is more info there:

http://www.slamspecialties.com/

Frizzle Fry · 04-17-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftcoast66

But he said he wants to tow daily, so that's why I figured the RE8's in the back

noted

Spray-Bomb · 04-17-2007, 11:12 PM

I think I'm just gonna run the 8's in the rear

04-16-2007, 11:55 PM	#1
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04-17-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Slam bump ? Also, should I run RE-7's all the way around or what ? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

04-17-2007, 12:43 AM	#3
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04-17-2007, 12:44 AM	#4
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04-17-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Slam bump ? Thanks Guys Also, what kind of weight can a RE-7 handle (I plan to haul a trailer daily) __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:16 AM.

04-17-2007, 11:48 AM	#6
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04-17-2007, 12:06 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Slam bump ? Hey diesel Did you go behind your axle, in top, or on top of your spring ? Are you notched ? (My dad and I are interested in bag'n his dually, but only if we can still haul heavy loads) So do you think I should run RE-8's on the rear ? This is all the info I have found that tells what weight slams can handle RE-6 Replaces a firestone 255c or contitech 2500# bag. (Front) RE-7 Replaces a firestone 224c or contitech 2600# bag. (Rear) RE-8 Replaces a firestone 2800# bag. (Rear duallys) __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 12:08 PM.

04-17-2007, 03:01 PM	#8
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Slam bump ? Ya, over on dually scene their runnin RE 8's on the back w/ RE 7's up front of their dually's.

04-17-2007, 03:22 PM	#9
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Slam bump ? But should I run 8's or 7's on my truck, I plan to tow my Ditch-Witch R-30 trencher nearly every day (It weighs about 4,400 lbs, plus a trailer) __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 03:30 PM.

04-17-2007, 04:31 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Slam bump ? For a light duty driver you need LIGHTER bags in back then front.

04-17-2007, 10:09 PM	#15
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Slam bump ? I've got the 8's in back and 7's in front. Spray-bomb, here is Slam's site. There is more info there: http://www.slamspecialties.com/

04-17-2007, 11:12 PM	#17
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Slam bump ? I think I'm just gonna run the 8's in the rear __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer



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